#111: Weight loss drugs: Ozempic, Wegovy, and more with Dr. Arti Thangudu

Semaglutide is a drug that you may have heard of under the brand names Ozempic or Wegovy. This drug is used to treat diabetes but is also used for weight loss. In today's episode, endocrinologist Dr. Arti Thangudu breaks down who this drug is indicated for, who it is NOT indicated for, the side effects, and more. 0:00: Introduction 2:24: What is Semaglutide and how does it work? 5:15: How do these medications impact weight and appetite? 7:14: Are there any effects on mental health? 8:17: Who is this indicated for? 13:05: How is social media affecting the supply of this medication? 15:35: Who shouldn’t be taking this medication? And who should or should not prescribe it? 19:10: The effects on lean muscle mass 21:10: Mistakes in prescribing these medications 24:20: Should you be on these medications long term? Free Evlo Workshop Free Evlo 101 class 14 day free trial Follow Dr. Shannon on Instagram Follow Fit Body, Happy Joints on Instagram Follow Fit Body, Happy Joints on Tiktok To take our free 35-minute Upper Body Build class taught by Dr. Shannon, visit portal.evlofitness.com .